Boston
Extensive drive-through video of Boston. As we drive through the city, the video explains the history and geography of the settlement, and explains its development through time. The video is divided into mini chapters covering Boston in colonial times, including Faneuil Hall and the Old State House; revolutionary times, including the Tea Party and Paul Revere; immigration during the 19th century; 20th century and modern times, including skyscrapers.
Playing time: 11 min
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Boston Common and State House
Shows Boston Common, the oldest park in America, and Massachussetts State House.
Playing time: 3 min
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Bunker Hill
In this video we drive around the area of Boston surrounding Bunker Hill, where the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought in 1775, during the Siege of Boston. This was one of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War and there is a memorial on the hill to the battle, and to William Prescott, commander of the colonial troops during the siege and battle.
Playing time: 6 min
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Beacon Hill, Boston
In this drive-through video, we explore Beacon Hill in Boston, which is located on the slopes leading to the State House, and is one of the wealthiest and most historic districts in Boston. The video explains the area's origins and shows features such as gaslights and brick sidewalks, Federal-style buildings, the famous Acorn St., and Louisburg Square. The video starts off with a 'driver's view', then shows the same scenes from a 'passenger's view' to the side.
Playing time: 7 min
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Lexington, Massachusetts
This video tells the story of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War, which happened on April 19, 1775 at Lexington. The footage shows where the battle took place and the memorials later put up to commemorate the event.
Playing time: 3 min
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Lexington graves
Shows the burial grounds at Lexington, Massachusetts, including details of individual gravestones. These were in use from pre-war colonial times, and show how infant mortality rates were high at the time, but those who survived into adulthood then stood a good chance of surviving to old age. The cemetery also has the grave of a British soldier killed in the Revolutionary War.
Playing time: 3 min
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Labor Day, Leominster, 1904
Historic footage of the Labor Day Parade in Leominster, Massachusetts, in 1904.
Playing time: 3 min
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Canoeing on the Charles River, Massachusetts, 1904
Historic footage of people canoeing on the Charles River at Boston, Massachusetts, 1904.
Playing time: 3 min
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The history of America
An introductory video about the history of America, from Native American peoples to the present day, through early settlers, colonial times, revolution and independence, Civil War, the Gilded Age, Immigration, the Great Depression, and more. Designed to support our 'History of America' book.
Playing time: 15 min
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